Light Science Technologies Holdings (LSE:LST) Net Margin %: -22.10% (As of Nov. 2025)


What is Light Science Technologies Holdings Net Margin %?

Light Science Technologies Holdings LSE:LST -14.06% Net Margin % is -22.10% as of Nov. 2025. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,473 Hardware companies, Light Science Technologies Holdings ranks worse than 81.72% on this metric.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Light Science Technologies Holdings's Net Income for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was £-0.79 Mil. Light Science Technologies Holdings's Revenue for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was £3.58 Mil. Therefore, Light Science Technologies Holdings's net margin for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was -22.10%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Light Science Technologies Holdings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:LST' s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -30.65   Med: -5.32   Max: 5.9
Current: -11.34

LSE:LST's Net Margin % is ranked worse than
81.72% of 2473 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.7 vs LSE:LST: -11.34

Light Science Technologies Holdings  (LSE:LST) Net Margin % Explanation

Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.

But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.

Light Science Technologies Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms

Light Science Technologies Holdings Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Light Science Technologies Holdings's Net Margin % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Light Science Technologies Holdings Net Margin % Chart

Light Science Technologies Holdings Annual Data
Trend Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Net Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -29.29 -30.65 -10.25 -0.39 -11.34

Light Science Technologies Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Nov18 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
Net Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.69 -6.38 4.17 -3.74 -22.10

LSE:LST vs APH, GLW, TEL: Net Margin % Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Light Science Technologies Holdings's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Light Science Technologies Holdings Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Light Science Technologies Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Light Science Technologies Holdings's Net Margin % falls into.


Light Science Technologies Holdings Net Margin % Calculation

Net margin - also known as net profit margin is the ratio of Net Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Light Science Technologies Holdings's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Nov. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Nov. 2025 )
=-0.979/8.632
=-11.34 %

Light Science Technologies Holdings's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Nov. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Nov. 2025 )
=-0.79/3.575
=-22.10 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Net Margin % →
What does a Net Margin % of -22.10% mean?
Light Science Technologies Holdings (LSE:LST) has a Net Margin % of -22.10% as of Nov. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Light Science Technologies Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Light Science Technologies Holdings ranks #2021 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 81.7%.
Is Light Science Technologies Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
Light Science Technologies Holdings' current Net Margin % is -22.10%. Based on the distribution chart, Light Science Technologies Holdings ranks #2021 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Light Science Technologies Holdings' Net Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Light Science Technologies Holdings ranks #2021 out of 2473 companies for Net Margin %. This places Light Science Technologies Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median Net Margin % among Hardware companies is 2.70, based on 2,473 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Light Science Technologies Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Light Science Technologies Holdings's current Net Margin % is -22.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Light Science Technologies Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Light Science Technologies Holdings (LSE:LST) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.02, compared to a current price of £0.01 — trading 31.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -22.10%. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Light Science Technologies Holdings (LSE:LST), the current Net Margin % is -22.10% as of Nov. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Light Science Technologies Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 9FD:Germany
Address Painters Lane, The Byre Ednaston Park Business Centre, Ednaston, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, GBR, DE6 3FA
Light Science Technologies Holdings PLC focuses on the development and manufacturing of Contract electronic boards and lighting and technology products for the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) sector. The company operates in Contract Electronics Manufacturing, Agtech, and Passive fire protection. The company generates maximum revenue from the Contract electronics manufacturing segment. Geographically, the company operates in United Kingdom, Europe and Rest of the World, of which it derives maximum revenue from United Kingdom.